Breastfeeding after C Section

[Sausages18]

Hi everyone, looking for some advice or a second opinion!

My first child was born by EMCS, which all went as good as it could under the circumstances. Feeding was one of the hardest parts - difficult positioning for feeding post C section, then a load of other complications like tongue tie, mastitis twice, thrush twice, etc etc. We got through it, but I'm apprehensive now expecting second child.

I will likely have another c section, and want to prep as much as I can for breastfeeding. Stocking up on the things that were essential last time in advance. A question though - I couldn't use a boppy pillow or any pillow to rest DC on for a good while as the wound was painful. I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to get some kind of bed tray - with legs and a raised top. This could sit over my lap without touching the wound, and I could put my arms on to support baby while feeding.

Anyone done this / heard of it being done? What am I missing that makes this a bad idea?

Any other tips for feeding post c section gratefuly received. I tried the various holds last time (rugby ball etc) but weren't great because tongue tie meant latch was hard in 'non standard' positions

Thanks in advance

I bf two babies after a section, but was ok using a feeding pillow. Haven't heard of anyone using a tray. An EMCS can be really traumatic (my first sections was emergency) and you might find a feeding pillow easier if you are having a planned section this time around.

I breastfed my son after a CS (elective though) - for the first few days I just fed him lying down on my back. So he was snuggled along my side - on a pillow if necessary - and midwife/ DH helped me latch him on. A soft pillow may provide better cushioning on your stomach than a firm boppy pillow. Also if you have an elective this time, it may be a lot less painful.